Omg Kimberly, you are such a good writer! It’s beyond memoir for me. I know this is your life and the lives of the people you love but with your writing skill you take it to another level. I love these characters so much, they live inside of me somewhere, you draw them so beautifully that we can’t help but be moved.
I have a pro Zoom account and can arrange to do this. I've made you a VIP in my Mac mail so that your email arrives and I see it. I'll begin by sending you a "Let's connect" email. Reply and we'll set something up.
First of all, your writing is beautiful and captivating. Second, I care about you and love you deeply and just want to go back and hug your teenage self. Thank you for being so vulnerable, and I hope that you feel some healing through this process. You hold a special place in my heart .
Oh Corine! What a treasure to have you following along as I share. It's not the same as being alongside each other as we navigated those teen years but I do feel your hug and presence now... and cherish it. xoxo
Oh gosh! What a dear thing to say! I love the process, though I can never say it comes easily. Trying to articulate exactly what I intend often feels like I’m trying to recall a language I spoke in another life.🤣
Came here to echo back how powerful “sleep and death wear the same face” is, to find Mr. Troy Ford expressing the same three months ago.
The picture of you and your dad at the end shows the face of death in a new light. My daughter is 13 and your memoir has been especially moving for me as a father.
This is such a profound reflection Rex. I've had The Myth of Normal recommended to me multiple times - I think I need to just queue it up on my kindle. :) "When we are always trying to fit-in we never really find our tribe of like-minded people and never truly connecting and experiencing that fulfillment. I believe this certainly builds a lot of stress as we navigate life in conflict with our true self and quite possibly contributes to illness." This statement has made me pause quite a bit, tossing and turning it around in my head, and it certainly rings true.
I appreciate your feedback so so so much Shaler. I have insecure moments where I wonder if I should really be sharing ANY of this, or if it's landing at all on soft, interested hearts. It's comforting to hear that my sharing is helping you recognize some of the nuances in your relationships as well. That's pure gold to me. Next time you're on the west coast we should sit down over a long breakfast and deepen into some of these themes together. xo
Omg Kimberly, you are such a good writer! It’s beyond memoir for me. I know this is your life and the lives of the people you love but with your writing skill you take it to another level. I love these characters so much, they live inside of me somewhere, you draw them so beautifully that we can’t help but be moved.
Really?! I am at once baffled and vibrating with your feedback. Eeeee!
Wonderful how you are touching others in the comments. I feel as if we must talk ...
Yes! I feel the same way Mary. Can we set something up over in email? I would love to have a zoom tea with you.
I have a pro Zoom account and can arrange to do this. I've made you a VIP in my Mac mail so that your email arrives and I see it. I'll begin by sending you a "Let's connect" email. Reply and we'll set something up.
"Sleep and death wear the same face." Chills.
First of all, your writing is beautiful and captivating. Second, I care about you and love you deeply and just want to go back and hug your teenage self. Thank you for being so vulnerable, and I hope that you feel some healing through this process. You hold a special place in my heart .
Oh Corine! What a treasure to have you following along as I share. It's not the same as being alongside each other as we navigated those teen years but I do feel your hug and presence now... and cherish it. xoxo
Your writing is gorgeous! So glad I saw your Substack come up in Sarah Fay’s note today!
Oh gosh! What a dear thing to say! I love the process, though I can never say it comes easily. Trying to articulate exactly what I intend often feels like I’m trying to recall a language I spoke in another life.🤣
I get that. But you're doing an amazing job. I can't wait to read through more of your posts!
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This is also my favorite chapter so far.... keep it coming...
So happy to see you here friend!!
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What a treat to feel your support today. Hearts and gratitude back.
Came here to echo back how powerful “sleep and death wear the same face” is, to find Mr. Troy Ford expressing the same three months ago.
The picture of you and your dad at the end shows the face of death in a new light. My daughter is 13 and your memoir has been especially moving for me as a father.
This is such a profound reflection Rex. I've had The Myth of Normal recommended to me multiple times - I think I need to just queue it up on my kindle. :) "When we are always trying to fit-in we never really find our tribe of like-minded people and never truly connecting and experiencing that fulfillment. I believe this certainly builds a lot of stress as we navigate life in conflict with our true self and quite possibly contributes to illness." This statement has made me pause quite a bit, tossing and turning it around in my head, and it certainly rings true.
I appreciate your feedback so so so much Shaler. I have insecure moments where I wonder if I should really be sharing ANY of this, or if it's landing at all on soft, interested hearts. It's comforting to hear that my sharing is helping you recognize some of the nuances in your relationships as well. That's pure gold to me. Next time you're on the west coast we should sit down over a long breakfast and deepen into some of these themes together. xo